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Discovery Seashell Museum

Tourist attraction Museum Store Gift shop

Smaller museum displaying & selling seashells from around the world along with rocks & minerals. People often mention shells,


Address

2721 Asbury Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226, United States

Contact

+1 484-707-8946

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (147 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 3:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 3:30 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 3:30 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 3:30 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 3:30 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 3:30 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 3:30 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 joanna c. 4 years ago on Google
    Products are from the Philippines! Selling stuff from my home country makes me feel so proud!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 2 years ago on Google
    A fun place to see some cool gifts and shells. A great place to bring the family. A small museum but they charge no admission.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Elizabeth T. 7 years ago on Google
    This is a cute little shop with loads of different types of shells. They have everything from shells to real alligator heads. Even though this place is relatively small they have all of the shells that you would find in a professional place. They have great deals there if you are not planning to spend a good amount of money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mike R. 2 years ago on Google
    An interesting museum with unique shells, puffer fish, lamps stuff with seashells and more. Great for getting out of the hot sun for a few minutes or a rainy day
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DAOG M. 1 year ago on Google
    Love it . Free admission. Amazing small business with friendly staff and much to explore .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt 9 months ago on Google
    This place is OCNJ all wrapped into one. Old town charm. Beachy smell. Family owned since the 70’s. Thick Delco accents. Generations have walked through these doors, and are now bringing their kids. Keep this place going for another 50 years and visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tommy C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection of shells and other stuff,Rich was very good as far as helping using our choices

  • 5/5 Mark Q. 1 year ago on Google
    Always loved visiting this place as a kid, still always enjoy it as an adult!

  • 2/5 Timothy D. 1 year ago on Google
    Use to be a great place to visit. Barely a fraction of what it use to be. Barely anything inside. Hope it bounces back. Lots of childhood memories there

  • 3/5 Cheryl C. 1 year ago on Google
    It was nice but not as much stuff as it used to have

  • 5/5 Bob K. 9 months ago on Google
    Went to this museum and was amazed. Such a cool gem of a place. The love and passion that went into this collection is very much on display and apparant in every nook and cranny. There is a little bit of everything - and a lot of it is for sale. There is something here for everyone; shells, animals, gems, minerals, sports memorabilia...you name it! My family and I were delighted and enjoyed hearing the tales from the curator's great grandson. Yes, this is family run. I implore you, please visit, buy something and keep this place going. It is so very special and rare. Take your time while you are there and let it all soak in. There is so much to see if you just take the time to look a little deeper.

  • 2/5 Mara c. 7 months ago on Google
    Not actually a museum & should change its name. Mostly just a store with some tiny educational papers in the cases. Okay if you want a souvenir, but not worth it if you actually wanted to learn anything about shells.

  • 3/5 C W. 10 months ago on Google
    Small but packed with all kinds of shells and shark teeth on display, and plenty of beautiful shells to purchase. The shark's jaw was really cool.

  • 5/5 Nick P. 9 months ago on Google
    Bought some hermit crabs here for much cheaper than the boardwalk. Great shell collection and lots of other random fun stuff.

  • 5/5 whistle3man 9 months ago on Google
    Liked it. It is older and a bit worn but that is what made it so much better.

  • 3/5 Tim G. 7 months ago on Google
    An interesting selection of shells and such along with some sports cards. We got a couple items from the bins out front which were nice.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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